SpotMe Blog

AUGUST 25, 2022

New to hybrid event planning? A hybrid event can be a great investment for your company – in fact, 86% of B2B organizations that host one see a positive ROI within 7 months. But, to get to that ROI, you first have to know how to plan a hybrid event – and that’s where it gets tricky. What is a hybrid event?

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QC Event School

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

If you’re looking for a career that’s always exciting and full of new challenges, corporate event planning might be the perfect choice for you! But what is corporate event planning? What Is Corporate Event Planning? Typically, the business side of hybrid events is open to the public.

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Master the Event

APRIL 6, 2022

By now many of you know that we put a special emphasis on event planning education. Here at Plan an Event, we continue to be encouraged by amount of students, and younger people in general, seeking to enter this industry. Event planning technology is on the increase. Event Planner Courses Are on the Rise.

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Social Tables

JANUARY 12, 2023

What does an event planner do, exactly? In this article, we break down what event planning is. We look at the duties, skills, and experience required in professional event planning, as well as a variety of planning specialties. – Kristin Banta, Kristin Banta Events, inc. Negotiation.

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Hubilo Blog

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

Event planning & management is one of the most stressful jobs in the world. Somehow great event planners can make it all look like a cakewalk. Somehow great event planners can make it all look like a cakewalk. Of course, experience and number of years in the game matter. Event planners need to do the same.

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Nunify

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

However, as the event industry is getting more organized and mature, getting a formal education in ‘Event management’ coupled with natural skills can go a long way in building a successful career in this trade. We have put together a list of some of the best courses in “Event Management” that you could consider.

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QC Event School

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

But before I get into all the reasons why QC Event School School is the right school to train with, let me first start by letting you in on some seriously exciting news…. Have You Heard About QC Event School’s Brand-New Promo? As a result, you’ll be able to launch your career as a professional event planner with a DOUBLE certification.

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Event Planning BluePrint

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Embarking on a career in event planning is more than a profession; it’s a journey driven by passion, creativity, and the desire to bring people together. The Foundation of Memorable Events: Vendors and Venues Selecting the Perfect Venue The venue is the heartbeat of any event.

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QC Event School

MAY 20, 2021

What will the event planning industry look like once the COVID-19 pandemic is finally over? QC Event School Student Ambassador, Neena McConnell, is here to give her predictions! Neena QC graduate and professional wedding/event planner. How COVID Has Impacted the Event Planning Industry. My Predictions.

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Bizzabo

JUNE 2, 2021

Ever wonder how CMP, CSEP, CPCE, CGMP prepare you for event planning? Curious if event planning certifications can actually help you learn more about the industry or take your career to the next level? We'll also show you how to use online event planning classes to your advantage at the end of the article.

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QC Event School

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Starting a new business in event planning can be a very profitable venture. In this blog post, we’ll teach you how to start an event planning business from scratch in 6 easy steps! So, if you’re ready to start planning some amazing events, keep reading!

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Eventmobi

MAY 23, 2024

Conference organizers can select the right conference type by choosing an event format, a specific content type, or a combination of the two. Event planning is never easy. But if you’ve been in the event management space for a while, you know that planning a successful conference takes work. Absolutely!

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Master the Event

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

We’ve been event planning and hosting face-to-face meetings for a dog’s age and in dog lingo that’s a long time. I of course am biased (extremely biased) when it comes to the event and meeting planning industry. Handling Event Planning Online Reviews – New Year New Trend!

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Master the Event

APRIL 5, 2022

Many people are under the impression that if they hire an event planning service company they will be spending more than their budget allows. While event planning service companies are for-profit companies that doesn’t always translate into additional fees for your program’s budget. And then call those references.

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Event Planning BluePrint

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Drawing from a passion for bringing people together and great organizational skills, I’ve carved a niche in the event planning industry. Now, I’m here to pass on tips to cost-effective event planning, ensuring your understand event budgeting since it’s a key component of being an event planner.

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Hubilo Blog

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

The event planning sector is on a steep rise. But more importantly, you need professional training, which can be possible through an event planning certification course. But more importantly, you need professional training, which can be possible through an event planning certification course.

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Eventtia

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Event planning is a lucrative and evergreen career choice. The global event management market is estimated to be worth $6.36 With the rapid growth in the event industry, now is the time to get certified and propel your career. What Is Event Planning Certification and Why Do You Need It.

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Master the Event

DECEMBER 11, 2023

There are good meeting and event planners and there are bad ones. If you’ve been in the event planning industry for a while then no doubt you’ve worked with some of the good ones and, unfortunately, some bad ones too. Negotiation skills. Negotiating is a fine art. Like most industries it’s just the way it is.

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Eventsforce

JANUARY 14, 2021

With that in mind, we have put together seven post- pandemic skills that event planners should focus on today. Sales, Persuasion and Negotiation . We are all persuading and negotiating with each other throughout our day to day activities. Even selling in-person events will be different. Let’s take a look.

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GEVME

MARCH 4, 2019

When you work in the event industry, sooner or later you will need qualification and certification of your skills to stand out from the bulk of planners and to provide proof of your expertise. Nowadays, you can find many event management professional certification programs and courses. About event management certification.

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Hubilo Blog

OCTOBER 15, 2021

What’s Event Planning? All types of events, right from a grand corporate event to a simple wedding, need planning. Organizing events is hard as hundreds of things can go wrong on D-Day. Based on their needs, you will be required to do any or all of the following: Ideate the plan. Decide the theme.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

From managing event timelines to event budgeting, event profs have a lot on their plates. And even though innovative event technology solutions help automate many of the event planning processes, certain tasks remain unchanged. While banquet labor costs can be negotiated in most cases, they cannot be waived.

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QC Event School

APRIL 6, 2023

Are you a brand-new student of QC Event School – or thinking of enrolling? Are you looking for some tips to help you stay motivated in your online course? Alternately, perhaps you’re a recent graduate and want to start your own event/wedding planning business… But aren’t sure where to begin or how to be successful?

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Guidebook

APRIL 10, 2015

The best event planning book recommendations as chosen by real event pros. Sure, you can get all your event and meeting planning information from the internet like most of us do these days. (We We gathered all of the web’s best event planning blogs.) Of course, reading books is great too.

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QC Event School

JUNE 13, 2022

So, whether you’re just starting out or you’re looking for ways to take your business to the next level, read on for essential skills that will help you become a successful event planner! PRO TIP: Think event planning is the PERFECT career path for you? What Is Event Planning? Negotiation Skills.

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EventBank Insights

JANUARY 22, 2019

[link] Making an event planning checklist is hard. Like, really hard.You don't know where to start, and you'd think the smallest events would be easier to manage, and for the most part, it's true, but then again every attendee counts, and engagement will need to be more personalized. Select an ideal venue and negotiate details

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EventBank Insights

JANUARY 9, 2019

[link] 2019 is going to be an interesting year for event planning. New tech is driving more and more interest in announcements, trade shows are picking up pace outside of China for once, and the world of event management is getting easier and easier. Nothing makes the digital age of event attendees happier than WiFi.

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Capterra Event Management

APRIL 25, 2017

It took time, planning, and patience. Not unlike starting an event planning business. How to Start Your Event Planning Business. The same goes for those looking to start their own event planning business. Identify whether your skills are right for event planning. Topics: Event Budgeting.

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Eventscase Blog

OCTOBER 24, 2023

It’s important to understand what corporate event planning is before we offer any relevant tips. In simple terms, corporate event planning is the process of organising events for a brand or business to achieve business goals. If you are a neophyte, starting out as an assistant or intern makes sense.

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Event Planning BluePrint

APRIL 5, 2022

It’s the perfect time to think about starting a wedding planning business as life starts to normalize again. And what’s more normal than people wanting to celebrate life events with their friends and family? One of the biggest (and most stressful) celebrations is, of course, a wedding. Have a plan b, c, and d.

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Event Planning BluePrint

APRIL 5, 2022

It’s the perfect time to think about starting a wedding planning business as life starts to normalize again. And what’s more normal than people wanting to celebrate life events with their friends and family? One of the biggest (and most stressful) celebrations is, of course, a wedding. Have a plan b, c, and d.

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Master the Event

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Yes it’s Mickey Mouse, of course. Of course that’s what you would expect to see with an attraction as popular as Disneyland. What this means is that the meeting planner, as part of their preparation for their conferences, usually negotiates room rates with hotels that are within a set radius of the convention center.

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QC Event School

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Event planning is a lucrative and exciting industry that offers many benefits. In this article, we’ll discuss the pros and cons of working as an event planner. If this is something that interests you, then being an event planner is definitely the career for you. Pro #4: Meeting New People.

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QC Event School

APRIL 6, 2023

Are you a brand-new student of QC Event School – or thinking of enrolling? Are you looking for some tips to help you stay motivated in your online course? Alternately, perhaps you’re a recent graduate and want to start your own event/wedding planning business… But aren’t sure where to begin or how to be successful?

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ePly

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

You are an event planner. So, of course, your goal is to provide your attendees with an impactful, memorable event. Negotiating your vendor pricing (get everything in writing). Setting a structured timeline with non-negotiable deadlines (but be sure to include some undisclosed buffer time).

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GEVME

AUGUST 15, 2019

Even if your 2018 events made an incredible impression, in 2019–2020, you should learn how to make these experiences even more memorable and impressive. The most important goal remains to consider everything—absolutely all modern tips and tactics to improve your event with our current event trends. The power of procurement.

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ePly

MARCH 26, 2024

Coordinators describe the seemingly impossible feat of creating an event from scratch in a variety of daunting ways. In fact, the independent educational resource World Scholarship Vault (WSV) named event planning as the third most stressful job in 2023. What Is an Event Plan?

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